Lived Experience as a Loop of Influence

Understanding lived experience and how to influence change is crucial to the mahi we do – this is true for all lived experience roles.

Collective Voices is excited to have Hannah Whittaker-Komatsu lead this workshop where we explore lived experience as a source of knowledge, wisdom, and insight and how it can shape systems.

It will provide a space for you to consider your role, exploring sense making of experiences, the environment and the loop of influence.

Hannah is a true leader in the lived experience community – her vision, direction and passion lead to the creation of Thriving Madly, her wisdom is demonstrated in her role as Chief Advisor, Lived Experience to the Mental Health, Addiction, and Suicide Prevention

Public Health Agency and Mental Health Group within Manatū Hauora and her heart is shown in the generous sharing of her story so that we come away with a better understanding or feeling seen and connected with.